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Alternative Budget Special with The Spectator's Michael Simmons: Inside Westminster’s Energy Storm
Today, we’re joined by one of Britain’s leading economic commentators: The Spectator’s economics editor, Michael Simmons. Together, we explore an alternative budget for the energy industry and why it’s not too late for the Government to adopt some of our proposals.
We examine OEUK’s suggested replacement for the Energy Profits Levy and discuss why the GMB union views lower taxation as a means to safeguard jobs. We also pay tribute to the late Quentin Willson, who, beyond his well-known Top Gear career, championed the FairFuelUK campaign, a movement credited with preventing fuel duty hikes at the pump for nearly two decades.
We then turn to the question of VAT on electricity and gas, before concluding with fellow Spectator writer Rory Sutherland’s ideas on how to make tax more aspirational.
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025
Michael Simmons, Economics Editor of The Spectator, joins host Alex Wolfe in the studio to discuss the UK Budget, The Spectator Energy Summit and how Westminster’s decisions are reshaping Britain’s energy and economic future.
Listen and download Michael Simmons' podcast, Reality Check, here:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reality-check/id1676225649
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fIxijJIuHXpFLLZiK7rzb?si=4756c8f6336240e6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCXLWdvtIuZWz4RZype5YoX8zSWRQqIk
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Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
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Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast
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By Studio 55 Group LimitedToday, we’re joined by one of Britain’s leading economic commentators: The Spectator’s economics editor, Michael Simmons. Together, we explore an alternative budget for the energy industry and why it’s not too late for the Government to adopt some of our proposals.
We examine OEUK’s suggested replacement for the Energy Profits Levy and discuss why the GMB union views lower taxation as a means to safeguard jobs. We also pay tribute to the late Quentin Willson, who, beyond his well-known Top Gear career, championed the FairFuelUK campaign, a movement credited with preventing fuel duty hikes at the pump for nearly two decades.
We then turn to the question of VAT on electricity and gas, before concluding with fellow Spectator writer Rory Sutherland’s ideas on how to make tax more aspirational.
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025
Michael Simmons, Economics Editor of The Spectator, joins host Alex Wolfe in the studio to discuss the UK Budget, The Spectator Energy Summit and how Westminster’s decisions are reshaping Britain’s energy and economic future.
Listen and download Michael Simmons' podcast, Reality Check, here:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reality-check/id1676225649
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fIxijJIuHXpFLLZiK7rzb?si=4756c8f6336240e6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCXLWdvtIuZWz4RZype5YoX8zSWRQqIk
_____________________________________________________________
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residence
License code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12
#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #UKBudget
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Follow Our Socials
Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club
Wolfe Power Club Production Team
Account Manager: Emilia Donovan
Director of Government Relations: Max Austin
Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast